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Would you go see a dr with this

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UmmAandY · 20/07/2017 18:07

I fell down in the morning and landed on my knee, almost immediately it started to swell, I can put a little weight on it but can't bend it. I don't really want to waste the hospitals time (or money) but also don't want to mess up my knee. The picture is taken after 5 hours with an ice pack (that did help a bit)

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Notknownatthisaddress · 20/07/2017 18:08

Which knee is it?! Confused

If you can't feel it properly and can't bend it, then see how it is tomorrow, and if it's no better, go to the docs/hospital.

CrohnicallyPregnant · 20/07/2017 18:09

Is there a minor injuries unit near you? That's where I'd go.

UmmAandY · 20/07/2017 18:10

The left knee, it's sort of the area above the knee that's swollen

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UmmAandY · 20/07/2017 18:11

Not in the uk and only option is ER or GP (but will not be able to get a time with the GP until Monday and ER I can only go to within the first 24hours), would have preferred the GP

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FadedRed · 20/07/2017 18:16

You should go to ER, you could have damaged the cartilage and the swelling could be fluid, I wouldn't leave it until Monday.

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